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Chola Naval Intelligence and the Srivijaya Campaign
This episode explores the sophisticated intelligence network that enabled Rajaraja I to project power across the Indian Ocean. We examine how the Cholas utilized the Kadalpuram archives in Nagapattinam to gather maritime data on the Srivijaya Empire, a powerful thalassocracy controlling the Straits of Malacca. Lucas details the role of spies known as Vira Chola and the strategic value of this naval espionage in securing trade routes and punishing piracy. Luna questions the extent of Chola influence beyond military conquest, leading to a discussion on the cultural diplomacy that accompanied…
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